Leading-edge consumer technology companies, such as Google, Amazon, and Netflix, have demonstrated the impact that machine learning can have on the customer experience. These brands have become some of the most valuable in the world by delivering experiences that feel…
In our previous blog post we provided a high level view of why oil & gas industry leaders chose Tamr to be their data unification solution. We hope this post on Wells Unification (or Wells Harmonization within the industry) can…
Over the past 5 years, Supplier Mastering has become one of the most common problems that we solve for our customers. Some people refer to this as the “Supplier 360” problem. Others just say, “we have poor visibility into our…
As Aristotle wisely stated, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” In business, to create that whole requires a catalyst that cohesively connects different teams around common goals. Data has the power to be that catalyst, aligning…
For most insurers, claim management is an integral and crucial part of their operation, both in terms of complexity and economic impact. Of all the costs inherent to insurance, claims typically account for up to 70% to 80%. Translating that…
Large enterprises spend tremendous amount of resources building data analytics and operationalizing large volumes of supplier and spend data. However, analytics and dashboards are only valuable if the data going in them is trustworthy.
Companies seeking to streamline supplier management across their organization require trusted views of business-critical data for analytics and operations. However, after spending months of time and money on various implementation projects, organizations still struggle to get consistent, timely answers to the question: “Who are our suppliers, and how do we interact with them?”
Michael Stonebraker’s work and contributions to the concepts and practices underlying modern database systems are truly remarkable. I’ve followed Mike’s accomplishments for decades, and have worked closely with him for the past six years—one of the highlights of my career.…
I met Mike Stonebraker in 2004. Since then, we’ve built many successful startups together (and a few duds as well). Our relationship has had a profound effect on me as a founder, a software entrepreneur, and a person. I also…
There is a lot in flux with the data management industry, and naturally it’s causing confusion. Companies collect data at a rapidly expanding rate, and the old processes in place to master this data severely limit their ability to make…
